Guitar Toad
Toadily Stratologist
It's not a volume issue is it between the two, rather the 2x12 produces a better, fuller tone than the 1x12?
Would you ever choose a 1x12 over a 2x12?
Would you ever choose a 1x12 over a 2x12?
1x12 vs 2x12
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Re: 1x12 vs 2x12
My experience is just as you said- For example over the years I used 2 very similar clean yamahas ss- The G112 and the G212-
Neither was better than the other, but just as you would guess I used the 112 in little clubs and the 212 for bigger venues- Now that I think of it, thicker isn't the word I would use, but the 212 just seemed bigger-
should have recorded them sideby side- Really great clean SS amps and did a perfect job acting as foils for a marshal plexi 50
My experience is just as you said- For example over the years I used 2 very similar clean yamahas ss- The G112 and the G212-
Neither was better than the other, but just as you would guess I used the 112 in little clubs and the 212 for bigger venues- Now that I think of it, thicker isn't the word I would use, but the 212 just seemed bigger-
should have recorded them sideby side- Really great clean SS amps and did a perfect job acting as foils for a marshal plexi 50
JacksonMIA
Lemur-buckerologist
Re: 1x12 vs 2x12
All else being equal, the 2x12 will actually be a tad bit louder.
I think maybe the "fuller" sound that you hear is because the setup is a little more efficient with two speakers as opposed to two.
Portability is a major factor for 1x12 over 2x12, but if you're playing a larger gig, especially with a poor PA, you'll be glad you had that extra speaker.
All else being equal, the 2x12 will actually be a tad bit louder.
I think maybe the "fuller" sound that you hear is because the setup is a little more efficient with two speakers as opposed to two.
Portability is a major factor for 1x12 over 2x12, but if you're playing a larger gig, especially with a poor PA, you'll be glad you had that extra speaker.
MikeS
Bengalsologist
Re: 1x12 vs 2x12
a tad louder, yes, but hardly noticable given the same power. What you'll notice is just as zionstrat said... bigger. 2x12 will have a fuller sound. Given the power remains the same, the same speakers in a 2x12 will be cleaner than 1x12 as well, since the speakers will not break up at the same volume levels.
a tad louder, yes, but hardly noticable given the same power. What you'll notice is just as zionstrat said... bigger. 2x12 will have a fuller sound. Given the power remains the same, the same speakers in a 2x12 will be cleaner than 1x12 as well, since the speakers will not break up at the same volume levels.
Quencho092
New member
Re: 1x12 vs 2x12
theoretically it aint louder, but your amp is moving the SAME power over twice the area so you'll get better dispersion.
theoretically it aint louder, but your amp is moving the SAME power over twice the area so you'll get better dispersion.
